Bradford County Court News 4/7/2013

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons recently entered pleas of guilty in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas in Towanda:

Shelli Brian, 39, Wysox, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Brian will be sentenced on May 2, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Officer Sean Flynn of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Brian for the offense in September 2012.

Philip Apker, 35, Waverly, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Obtaining a Prescription by Fraud. Apker will be sentenced on May 2, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Sergeant Steven Burlingame of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Apker for the offense in December 2012.

Bryan Morgan, 27, Canton, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Receiving Stolen Property. Morgan will be sentenced on May 2, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department.

Chief Douglas Seeley of the Canton Borough Police Department arrested Morgan for the offense in October 2012.

Karmie MacBride, 19, Milan, Pa., entered pleas of guilty to Homicide by Vehicle and Driving under the Influence of Alcohol. MacBride will be sentenced on May 2, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Sergeant Daniel Reynolds of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested MacBride for the offense in September 2012.

Joshua Lerche, 35, Waverly, N.Y., entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Lerche will be sentenced on May 2, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Wayne Dunkling of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Lerche for the offense in September 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Athens Borough.

Jeremy Firestine, 41, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Firestine will be sentenced in June 2013 following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Firestine for the offense in July 2012.

Liam Aissa, 25, Towanda, Pa., entered pleas of guilty to two counts of Criminal Trespass and one count each of Theft by Unlawful Taking and Criminal Mischief. Aissa will be sentenced on May 2, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Nathan Lewis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Aissa for the offense in August 2012 following investigation of incidents that occurred in Wysox Township.

Brimmer will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Richard Horton of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Brimmer for the offense in September 2012.

Eric Manuel, 35, New Albany, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Manuel will be sentenced on May 2, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Manuel for the offense in November 2012 following an incident that occurred in Albany Township.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were recently convicted in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas after criminal jury trials before the Honourable Maureen Beirne:

Steven M. Brown, 37, Rome, Pa., was found guilty of Terroristic Threats; Simple Assault; Recklessly Endangering Another Person; Attempted Obstruction of the Administration of Law or Other Governmental Function; and two counts of Intimidation of Witnesses. Brown will be sentenced in May 2013 following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Brown for the offenses in October 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Rome Township.

James Morgenstern, 34, Rome, Pa., was found guilty of Illegal Possession of a Firearm. Morgenstern will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Deputy Sheriffs James Hart and Brian Wibirt of the Bradford County Sherriff's Office arrested Morgenstern for the offense in May 2012.

Bradford County District Attorney, Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were recently sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas in Towanda:

Sarabeth Gailit, 21, Wyalusing, Pa, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from four months to 18 months, and a fine of $150.00, for the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking. Gailit was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $11392.93. Trooper Nathan Lewis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Gailit for the offense in December 2011 following an incident that occurred in Wyalusing Borough.

Sabrina Teneyck, 37, Troy, Pa., was sentenced to State Intermediate Punishment for a term of 24 months followed by probation for a term of 12 months for the offenses of Burglary, Receiving Stolen Property, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Teneyck was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1619.99. Trooper Jeffrey Sredenschek of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Teneyck for the offenses in April 2012 following an incident that occurred in Monroeton Borough.

District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were recently accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Kimberly Gates, 28, Sayre, Pa., charged with the offense of Forgery by Sergeant Steven Burlingame of the Sayre Borough Police Department in February 2012, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on probation Gates will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use.

Additionally, Gates must perform 40 hours of community service.

Nicholas Fennell, 26, Canton, Pa., charged with the offense of Criminal Trespass by Trooper George Layou of the Pennsylvania State Police in December 2012, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Fennell will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Fennell must perform 40 hours of community service.

Kelsey Smith, 19, Athens, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police in November 2012, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on Probation, Smith will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Smith must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel; she will also lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 90 days.

Cricket Grover, 24, Towanda, Pa., charged with the offense of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility by Trooper Thad Warnick of the Pennsylvania State Police in August 2012, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on Probation for a term of nine months. While on probation, Grover will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Grover must perform community service.

Corinne Wright, 49, Columbia Crossroads, PA, charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by Officer Bruce Hoffman of the Sayre Borough Police Department in November 2012, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on Probation for a term of nine months. While on probation, Wright will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Wright must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel; she will also lose her Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

Douglas Williams, 46, Towanda, Pa., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by Trooper Joseph Andrews of the Pennsylvania State Police in October 2012, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on probation, Williams will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Williams must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons recently plead guilty and were sentenced in Bradford County Magisterial District Courts:

Nathan Martz, 22, Waverly, N.Y., entered pleas of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offenses of Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional facility for nine days; he was also ordered to pay court costs. Officer Sean Flynn of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Martz for the offense in March 2013.

Tiffany H. Rinebold, 26, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to pay a fine and court costs. Officer Josh Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Rinebold for the offense in March 2013.

Erica L. Stroud, 29, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offenses of Careless Driving and Ignoring a Stop Sign and was ordered to pay applicable fines. Officer Ryan Edsell of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Stroud for the offense in December 2012.

Curtis W. Ayers, 25, Gillett, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to a fine and court costs. Trooper Josh Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Ayers for the offense in December 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in North Towanda.

Harley Jean Shores, 24, Burlington, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to pay a fine and court costs. Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Shores for the offense in December 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in North Towanda Township.

Trevor Morris, 23, Berwick, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking and was sentenced to pay restitution in the amount of $324.00. Trooper Thad Warnick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Morris for the offense in September 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wilmot Township.

Daniel Butler, 26, Nichols, N.Y., entered pleas of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offenses of Public Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to pay restitution in the amount of $224.24, and court costs. Officer Jason Serfas of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Butler for the offenses in February 2013.

Cory Rose, 19, Athens, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 15 days, 30 hours of community service, payment of and court costs; the portion of the sentence requiring Rose to serve 30 days in jail was suspended. Sergeant Keith Stackhouse of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Rose for the offense in March 2013.

Justin L. Brown, 29, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Driving While Operating Privilege Suspended and was sentenced to pay a fine of $1000.00 and court costs. Trooper David Sweeney of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Brown for the offense in January 2013 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Towanda Borough.

Brenda Johnson, 54, Wysox, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw to the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking and was sentenced to pay a fine of $50.00 and court costs. Officer John Fedorchak of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Johnson for the offense in February 2013.

Robert W. Wheeler, 62, Athens, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for 60 days; he was also ordered to pay court costs. Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Wheeler for the offense in November 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Ulster.

John T. Parker, 55, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty before Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton to the offense of Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to pay court costs. Trooper Nathan Lewis of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Parker for the offense in May 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Standing Stone Township.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons recently entered guilty pleas in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Lucas R. Kinsman, 26, Sayre, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol. Kinsman will be sentenced on April 18, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Jeremy Horton of the Sayre Borough Police Department arrested Kinsman for the offense in March 2012.

Derek C. Baldwin, 34, Troy, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offenses of Disorderly Conduct and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Baldwin will be sentenced on April 18, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Thad Warnick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Baldwin for the offenses in December 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Columbia Township.

Billie Jo Knapp, 40, Monroeton, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Knapp will be sentenced on April 29, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. An Agent of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Knapp for the offense in January 2011 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Franklin Township.

Ralph Hobbie, III, 46, Athens, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offenses of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol and Terroristic Threats. Hobbie will be sentenced on March 14, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officers Nathan Ross of the Sayre Borough Police Department and John Fedorchak of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Hobbie for the offenses in November 2012 and February 2013, respectively.

Gary Bennett, Jr., 42, Ulster, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Criminal Trespass. Bennett will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Timothy Cahill of the Athens Borough Police Department arrested Bennett for the offense in September 2012.

Richard L. Johnson, 53, New Albany, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Johnson will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Officer Patrick Butkiewicz of the Leraysville Police Department arrested Johnson.

Kaleb Spencer, 19, Laceyville, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Careless Driving, a summary violation, and was immediately sentenced to pay a fine of $25.00. Trooper Anthony Stempien of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Spencer for the offense in August 2012 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Wysox Township.

Brenda Rice, 48, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Morphine). Rice will be sentenced on April 29, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Agents of the Pennsylvania State Police Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested Rice for the offense in November 2010 following investigation of an incident that occurred in Sheshequin Township.

Steven Cieri, 32, Troy, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offenses of Criminal Trespass and Theft by Unlawful Taking. Cieri will be sentenced on April 29, 2013, following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper David Pelachick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Cieri for the offense in September 2011 following investigation of an incident that occurred in South Creek Township.

Edward D. Fulford, 26, Granville Summit, Pa., entered a plea of guilty to the offense of Receiving Stolen Property. Fulford will be sentenced by video conference following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Trooper Miranda Musick of the Pennsylvania State Police arrested Fulford for the offense in June 2012 following investigation of a theft that occurred in Granville Township.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were recently sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Ralph Hobbie III, 46, Athens, Pa., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility for a total term of from 28 days to 18 months, and fines totaling $650.00, for the offenses of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Terroristic Threats. Hobbie will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months. 24 hours of community service with the DUI litter brigade and pay all costs.

Nicole Decker, 24, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from four months to 12 months for the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Richard L. Johnson, 53, New Albany, Pa., was sentenced to probation for a term of six months, and a fine of $300.00, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.

Brian R. Carey, 32, Towanda, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 43 days to 12 months, and a fine of $100.00, for the offense of Loitering and Prowling at Night.

Lisa M. Little, 30, Athens, Pa., was sentenced to probation for a term of two years for the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking. Little was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $332.12.

Russell G. Weeks, 33, Gillett, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from six months to 18 months, and a fine of $1500.00, for the offenses of driving Under the Influence and two counts of Unlawful Killing of Big Game. Weeks will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 18 months.

Brad Tunnicliff, 21, Nichols, N.Y., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five days to six months, and a fine of $1000.00, for the offense of driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Tunnicliff will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months.

Torrance C. Miller, 21, Troy, Pa., was sentenced to a total term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 34 days to one year, and fines totaling $1150.00, for the offenses of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Accident With Personal Injury While Not Properly Licensed. Miller will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months.

David J. Dudock, 22, Montrose, Pa., was sentenced to a total term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from six days to 12 months, and fines totaling $500.00, for two counts of the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Dudock will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for a total term of 24 months.

Cory Bride, 25, Towanda, Pa. was sentenced to pay a fine and court costs for the offense of Harassment.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were recently accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Matthew Wilkerson, 23, Towanda, Pa., charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by Trooper Michael Moser of The Pennsylvania State Police, was accepted into the ARD program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation, Wilkerson will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Wilkerson must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

Joseph Voorhees, 20, Elmira, N.Y., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by Officer Derek Dekar of the Athens Borough Police Department, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Voorhees will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use.

Additionally, Voorhees must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 90 days.

James Allison, 28, Chloe, W.Va., charged with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by Officer Josh Lake of the Towanda Borough Police Department, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of 12 months. While on probation Allison will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use.

Additionally, Allison must perform community service with the DUI Litter Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following people entered pleas of Nolo Contendere recently in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas in Towanda Pennsylvania (a plea of Nolo Contendere (No Contest) has the same legal effect as a guilty plea and may be accepted by the court in cases where the Defendant cannot recall committing the offense(s) charged but concedes that the Commonwealth's evidence will prove his/her guilt):

Carole Wereski, 51, Towanda, Pa., entered a plea of nolo contendere to the offense of Corruption of Minors. Wereski will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Sergeant David Lantz of the Towanda Borough Police Department arrested Wereski for the offense in September 2012.

Kris Howland, 35, Milan, Pa., entered a plea of nolo contendere to Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Howland will be sentenced following preparation of a presentence report by the Bradford County Probation Department. Sergeant Keith Stackhouse of the Athens Township Police Department arrested Howland for the offense.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were recently sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Shane Clapper, 22, Monroeton, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five days to six months to be followed by probation for a term of 36 months for the offenses of Theft By Unlawful Taking, Simple Assault, Criminal Trespass and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Clapper was also ordered to pay fines totaling $1400.00 and restitution in the amount of $941.13. Additionally, Clapper will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months.

Boe Joe Blake, 34, Gillett, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from five days to six months and a fine of $1,000.00, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Blake will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months.

Dwayne Colter, 49, Monroeton, Pa., was sentenced to probation for a term of one year for the offense of Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle. Colter was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1836.66 and he will lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 6 months.

Michael Lane, 23, New Albany, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Pennsylvania State Correctional Facility of from 6 months to two-and-one-half years for the offense of Receiving Stolen Property.

Lisa Phillips, 43, no permanent address, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from two months to one year for the offense of Retail Theft. Phillips was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $267.00.

Christopher Ham, 26, Rome, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 90 days to 23 and one-half months, and a fine of $1500.00, for the offense of driving Under the Influence of Alcohol; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 18 months.

Dennis Franklin, 40, Wyalusing, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 72 hours to six months, and a fine of $1000.00, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months.

Tyler Finogle, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to probation for a term of one year for two counts of Criminal Trespass.

Jesse Dupont, 20, Troy, Pa., was sentenced to probation for a total term of six months for the offenses of Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass.

William Hill, 27, Branchville, N.J., was sentenced to imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 35 days to six months, and a fine of $750.00, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 12 months.

Mark Noel, 43, Sayre, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 90 days to 23 and one-half months, and a fine of $1500.00, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 18 months.

Cory A. Bollman, 31, Cresson, Pa., was sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the Bradford County Correctional Facility of from 90 days to 23 months, 29 days, and a fine of $1,500.00, for the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 18 months.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following person was recently placed in the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Kenneth D. Drury, 48, Prague, Okla., charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in July 2012 by Trooper Wayne Dunkling of the Pennsylvania State Police, was accepted into the ARD Program and placed on probation for a term of nine months. While on probation, Drury will be subject to supervision by the Bradford County Probation Department, which supervision will include monitoring for drug or alcohol use. Additionally, Drury must perform community service with the DUI Little Brigade and attend a Victim Impact Panel; he will also lose his Pennsylvania driving privilege for 60 days.

Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett, announced that the following person was recently sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda:

Russell Lattimer, 58, Lawton, Pa., was sentenced to 36 to 83 years in a PA State Correctional Facility for Rape and other crimes, including Intimidation of a Witness.

Judge Maureen Beirne imposed the sentence after a sentencing hearing. The Judge also ruled that Lattimer would be designated as a sexually violent predator for registration and parole purposes.

Lattimer was convicted by a jury on November 15, 2012. He was arrested in April 2012, by Trooper Mark Keyes of the PA State Police.

There were multiple victims, all were children.

According to Barrett, the incidents occurred from 2000 to 2006 in the Rome area.

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